A BODY of a man has been discovered in Hampshire woodland.

A dog walker made the grisly discovery this morning at Thatcher's Copse, off Triangle Lane in Hill Head.

Police taped off the area for most of the morning as scenes of crime officers launched an investigation, combing the area for evidence.

Officers believe the man to be in his 30s and are not treating the death as suspicious.

His identity will not be revealed until next of kin have been notified.